How many eggs can I cook at once in the Instant Pot?

You can cook as many eggs as will fit in a single layer on the trivet or egg rack. Typically, 6–12 eggs fit comfortably. However, we've had readers tell us it works fine to stack the eggs.

Do I need to adjust the cooking time for more eggs?

No, the cooking time remains the same regardless of the number of eggs. The pressure-building time might increase slightly with more eggs, but the cook time does not need to be adjusted.

Why do my eggs crack during cooking?

Eggs can crack due to sudden temperature changes or being stacked too tightly. To avoid this, use room temperature eggs, place them gently in the pot, and avoid overcrowding.

How do I make hard boiled eggs on the stovetop?

To hard boil an egg on the stove, place the eggs in a single layer in a pot and cover them with cold water by about an inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil, then remove the pot from heat, cover it with a lid, and let the eggs sit for 9-12 minutes, depending on your desired firmness. Afterward, transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and make them easier to peel.

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs (3 Simple Steps!)

Name: Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 12 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8-12 eggs; 1-2 cups water

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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Once you make these easy-to-peel Instant Pot hard boiled eggs, you’ll never go back to the stovetop. It is the only way I make hard boiled eggs now! With 3 simple steps, you can do it too.

Yield: 8-12 eggs 1x

Prep: 8 minutesCook: 4 minutesTotal: 12 minutes

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Ingredients

8–12 eggs
1–2 cups water

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Instructions

Pour 1 cup of water in the steel pot of a 6 quart Instant Pot (use 2 cups for an 8 quart), place the wire rack/trivet in the bottom, and line up your eggs. You can really squeeze them in there. Our readers tell us you can even stack them in two layers!
Push the “Manual” button and adjust the time to 4 minutes. Make sure the Pressure is on “High.”
While the Instant Pot comes up to pressure (it will take about 5 minutes), add some ice and water in a bowl nearby as an ice bath. You’ll use this to “shock” the eggs when they are done, bringing their temp down quickly so the cooking process is stopped.
After the 4 minute cooking time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 3-4 minutes (meaning, don’t touch it). I think 3 minutes is PERFECT personally. Watch it closely, so they don’t sit longer than this. After that, turn the knob on top to release the rest of the pressure.
Using tongs to transfer your eggs to the ice bath immediately.
Then, get peeling. The shells will come right off! I sometimes run them under water to get the little shell pieces off. (Warning: Don’t put your shells down the garbage disposal!)

Notes/Tips

Warning: Do not put shells down your garbage disposal in your sink. I did this years ago and ruined ours!
The cooking time remains the same regardless of the number of eggs.
If your eggs are cracking, consider letting them come to room temperature before pressure cooking.

Cuisine: American Method: Instant Pot

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